The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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January LaVoy
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Alix E. Harrow
About this listen
A young woman in the early 1900s embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical novel.
In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place.
Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds, and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure, and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own.
Lush and richly imagined, a tale of impossible journeys, unforgettable love, and the enduring power of stories await in Alix E. Harrow's spellbinding debut—step inside and discover its magic.
Praise for The Ten Thousand Doors of January:
"One for the favorites shelf... Here is a book to make you happy when you gently close it. Here you will find wonder and questions and an unceasingly gorgeous love of words which compasses even the shape a letter makes against a page."―NPR Books
"Devastatingly good, a sharp, delicate nested tale of worlds within worlds, stories within stories, and the realm-cracking power of words."―Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author
"A love letter to imagination, adventure, the written word, and the power of many kinds of love."―Kirkus Reviews
A Los Angeles Times bestseller
Finalist for the 2020 Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Awards.
For more from Alix E. Harrow, check out The Once and Future Witches.
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What the critics say
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When considering a new audiobook, one of the biggest questions listeners have is whether they’ll enjoy the narration style. This is understandable as audiobooks span at least a few hours, and sticking with one person’s voice for that period can feel like a big commitment. Luckily, there are so many excellent voice actors performing audiobooks that you might just find yourself gravitating to certain audiobooks based solely on the narrator’s strength.
The actress does a good job in carrying both mood and emotion in narrative and dialogue.
Good Read
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Stunning!!
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One small qualm I had, which another reviewer has already mentioned, was the narrator’s attempt at accents. They were distractingly bad and they all sounded the same even though they were meant to be from very different parts of the world(s). I would have preferred it if she hadn’t tried to do the accents. Don’t let that put you off though! Everything else about it was truly magical.
Accents Distracting
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amazing story
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Highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting storyline, great writing/character development and stellar narration.
Engaging Storyline and Impressive Narration
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